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I hope you enjoy my blog. I have not posted anything for a good while. However, the articles and postings that are available, here, never get old. The information is always up-to-date and very useful.
So, take advantage of what I have here. These postings and articles are here to assist you with Networking and enjoying your life experience.
ENJOY!
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
Friday, May 18, 2007
Monday, February 06, 2006
Steve Jobs Commencement Address
At Stamford University
Here is Jobs' speech...This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005.
"You've got to find what you love"
I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation.
Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories. The first story is about connecting the dots.
I dropped out of Reed College after the first 6 months, but then stayed around as a drop-in for another 18 months or so before I really quit.
So, why did I drop out?
It started before I was born. My biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student, and she decided to put me up for adoption. She felt very strongly that I should be adopted by college graduates.
So, everything was all set for me to be adopted at birth by a lawyer and his wife. Except that when I popped out they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl. So my parents, who were on a waiting list, got a call in the middle of the night asking: "We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?" They said: "Of course."
My biological mother later found out that my mother had never graduated from college and that my father had never graduated from high school. She refused to sign the final adoption papers. She only relented a few months later when my parents promised that I would someday go to college. And 17 years later I did go to college. But I naively chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents' savings were being spent on my college tuition.
After six months, I couldn't see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out. And here I was spending all of the money my parents had saved their entire life. So I decided to drop out and trust that it would all work out OK.
It was pretty scarey at the time, but looking back it was one of the best decisions I ever made. The minute I dropped out I could stop taking the required classes that didn't interest me, and begin dropping in on the ones that looked interesting.
It wasn't all romantic. I didn't have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends' rooms, I returned coke bottles for the 5¢ deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it. And much of what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on.
Let me give you one example: Reed College at that time offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country. Throughout the campus every poster, every label on every drawer, was beautifully hand calligraphed. Because I had dropped out and didn't have to take the normal classes, I decided to take a calligraphy class to learn how to do this. I learned about serif and san serif typefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great. It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can't capture, and I found it fascinating.
None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life. But ten years later, when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me. And we designed it all into the Mac. It was the first computer with beautiful typography. If I had never dropped in on that single course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. And since Windows just copied the Mac, its likely that no personal computer would have them. If I had never dropped out, I would have never dropped in on this calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have the wonderful typography that they do.
Of course it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college. But it was very, very clear looking backwards ten years later. Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.
You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.
My second story is about love and loss.
I was lucky I found what I loved to do early in life.
Woz and I started Apple in my parents garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 4000 employees. We had just released our finest creation - the Macintosh - a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. And then.....I got fired!
How can you get fired from a company you started? Well, as Apple grew we hired someone who I thought was very talented to run the company with me, and for the first year or so things went well. But then our visions of the future began to diverge and eventually we had a falling out. When we did, our Board of Directors sided with him. So at 30 I was out. And very publicly out. What had been the focus of my entire adult life was gone, and it was devastating.
I really didn't know what to do for a few months. I felt that I had let the previous generation of entrepreneurs down - that I had dropped the baton as it was being passed to me. I met with David Packard and Bob Noyce and tried to apologize for screwing up so badly. I was a very public failure, and I even thought about running away from the valley.
But something slowly began to dawn on me I still loved what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that one bit. I had been rejected, but I was still in love. And so I decided to start over. I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me.
The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life. During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar went on to create the worlds first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world.
In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I retuned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together. I'm pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn't been fired from Apple. It was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it.
Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers.
Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.
My third story is about death.
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right."
It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.
Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. I had a scan at 7:30 in the morning, and it clearly showed a tumor on my pancreas. I didn't even know what a pancreas was. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that is incurable, and that I should expect to live no longer than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor's code for prepare to die. It means to try to tell your kids everything you thought you'd have the next 10 years to tell them in just a few months. It means to make sure everything is buttoned up so that it will be as easy as possible for your family. It means to say your goodbyes.
I lived with that diagnosis all day. Later that evening I had a biopsy, where they stuck an endoscope down my throat, through my stomach and into my intestines, put a needle into my pancreas and got a few cells from the tumor. I was sedated, but my wife, who was there, told me that when they viewed the cells under a microscope the doctors started crying because it turned out to be a very rare form of pancreatic cancer that is curable with surgery.
I had the surgery and I'm fine now. This was the closest I've been to facing death, and I hope its the closest I get for a few more decades.
Having lived through it, I can now say this to you with a bit more certainty than when death was a useful but purely intellectual concept: No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.
Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
When I was young, there was an amazing publication called "The Whole Earth Catalog," which was one of the bibles of my generation. It was created by a fellow named Stewart Brand not far from here in Menlo Park, and he brought it to life with his poetic touch. This was in the late 1960's, before personal computers and desktop publishing, so it was all made with typewriters, scissors, and Polaroid cameras. It was sort of like Google in paperback form, 35 years before Google came along: it was idealistic, and overflowing with neat tools and great notions.
Stewart and his team put out several issues of "The Whole Earth Catalog," and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue. It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Beneath it were the words: "Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish!" It was their farewell message as they signed off.
Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish! And, I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you. Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish!
Thank you all very much.
(APLAUSE - APLAUSE)
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
At Stamford University
Here is Jobs' speech...This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005.
"You've got to find what you love"
I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation.
Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories. The first story is about connecting the dots.
I dropped out of Reed College after the first 6 months, but then stayed around as a drop-in for another 18 months or so before I really quit.
So, why did I drop out?
It started before I was born. My biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student, and she decided to put me up for adoption. She felt very strongly that I should be adopted by college graduates.
So, everything was all set for me to be adopted at birth by a lawyer and his wife. Except that when I popped out they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl. So my parents, who were on a waiting list, got a call in the middle of the night asking: "We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?" They said: "Of course."
My biological mother later found out that my mother had never graduated from college and that my father had never graduated from high school. She refused to sign the final adoption papers. She only relented a few months later when my parents promised that I would someday go to college. And 17 years later I did go to college. But I naively chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents' savings were being spent on my college tuition.
After six months, I couldn't see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out. And here I was spending all of the money my parents had saved their entire life. So I decided to drop out and trust that it would all work out OK.
It was pretty scarey at the time, but looking back it was one of the best decisions I ever made. The minute I dropped out I could stop taking the required classes that didn't interest me, and begin dropping in on the ones that looked interesting.
It wasn't all romantic. I didn't have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends' rooms, I returned coke bottles for the 5¢ deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it. And much of what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on.
Let me give you one example: Reed College at that time offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country. Throughout the campus every poster, every label on every drawer, was beautifully hand calligraphed. Because I had dropped out and didn't have to take the normal classes, I decided to take a calligraphy class to learn how to do this. I learned about serif and san serif typefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great. It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can't capture, and I found it fascinating.
None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life. But ten years later, when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me. And we designed it all into the Mac. It was the first computer with beautiful typography. If I had never dropped in on that single course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. And since Windows just copied the Mac, its likely that no personal computer would have them. If I had never dropped out, I would have never dropped in on this calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have the wonderful typography that they do.
Of course it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college. But it was very, very clear looking backwards ten years later. Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.
You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.
My second story is about love and loss.
I was lucky I found what I loved to do early in life.
Woz and I started Apple in my parents garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 4000 employees. We had just released our finest creation - the Macintosh - a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. And then.....I got fired!
How can you get fired from a company you started? Well, as Apple grew we hired someone who I thought was very talented to run the company with me, and for the first year or so things went well. But then our visions of the future began to diverge and eventually we had a falling out. When we did, our Board of Directors sided with him. So at 30 I was out. And very publicly out. What had been the focus of my entire adult life was gone, and it was devastating.
I really didn't know what to do for a few months. I felt that I had let the previous generation of entrepreneurs down - that I had dropped the baton as it was being passed to me. I met with David Packard and Bob Noyce and tried to apologize for screwing up so badly. I was a very public failure, and I even thought about running away from the valley.
But something slowly began to dawn on me I still loved what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that one bit. I had been rejected, but I was still in love. And so I decided to start over. I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me.
The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life. During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar went on to create the worlds first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world.
In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I retuned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together. I'm pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn't been fired from Apple. It was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it.
Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers.
Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.
My third story is about death.
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right."
It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.
Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. I had a scan at 7:30 in the morning, and it clearly showed a tumor on my pancreas. I didn't even know what a pancreas was. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that is incurable, and that I should expect to live no longer than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor's code for prepare to die. It means to try to tell your kids everything you thought you'd have the next 10 years to tell them in just a few months. It means to make sure everything is buttoned up so that it will be as easy as possible for your family. It means to say your goodbyes.
I lived with that diagnosis all day. Later that evening I had a biopsy, where they stuck an endoscope down my throat, through my stomach and into my intestines, put a needle into my pancreas and got a few cells from the tumor. I was sedated, but my wife, who was there, told me that when they viewed the cells under a microscope the doctors started crying because it turned out to be a very rare form of pancreatic cancer that is curable with surgery.
I had the surgery and I'm fine now. This was the closest I've been to facing death, and I hope its the closest I get for a few more decades.
Having lived through it, I can now say this to you with a bit more certainty than when death was a useful but purely intellectual concept: No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.
Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
When I was young, there was an amazing publication called "The Whole Earth Catalog," which was one of the bibles of my generation. It was created by a fellow named Stewart Brand not far from here in Menlo Park, and he brought it to life with his poetic touch. This was in the late 1960's, before personal computers and desktop publishing, so it was all made with typewriters, scissors, and Polaroid cameras. It was sort of like Google in paperback form, 35 years before Google came along: it was idealistic, and overflowing with neat tools and great notions.
Stewart and his team put out several issues of "The Whole Earth Catalog," and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue. It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Beneath it were the words: "Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish!" It was their farewell message as they signed off.
Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish! And, I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you. Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish!
Thank you all very much.
(APLAUSE - APLAUSE)
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Friday, January 20, 2006
"You Have No Excuse!"
How's your Network Marketing business going? If you are not setting the world on fire, you have no one to blame but yourself.
Network Marketing is a fantastic business because it allows you to leverage your own hard work to create a large and profitable organization. But the price you pay is this..."No one will do it for you!"
Yes, your upline and your downline and the company will all be willing to help you in their own ways, but YOU are the person responsible for YOUR success. To be successful, you must take full responsibility for your success. Network Marketing, unlike many other kinds of business, will easily allow you to do that. But the point is -- you must do it.
Are you afraid of failing? Well, if you fear failure, that's exactly what you will get -- failure. Fear and desire are the two most powerful motivating forces we have. In many circumstances fear is appropriate. It can save our life. But in reaching for success, we must be without fear. We must be motivated by our desires, not our fears.
You see…we are constantly moving toward that thing which we think about the most, whether we want it or not. If we are always worried about failure, it is always in our mind and in our subconscious, and we will naturally move toward it.
Instead, we should concentrate on our desires, our vision of our own success. As we focus more on that desire for success, we will naturally move toward that goal.
Realize this à Failures are the building blocks to success! You may get 20 NOs before you get a single YES. But you have to go through the NOs in order to get to the YESes. The NOs aren't failures, they are just steps on the way to a YES. When you get the first “No!”, don't get all discouraged and think that the world is unfair. Just think: "Only 19 more to go and I'll have a YES!"
Are you retailing?
In Network Marketing we sometimes get a big head and think that retailing is beneath us…as a business builder we are always looking to sponsor, sponsor, sponsor. But the powerful secret to Network Marketing is this à Duplication!
The ability to duplicate our efforts in others, and for them to duplicate us in still others, and so on, is what allows Network Marketing organizations to grow quickly and profitably. But if you are just concentrating on sponsoring, then you will create a large downline of distributors who don't sell any product. Now what good is that going to do you? If you don't retail, your downline will follow your example and your volume will be negligible.
This indusrt won't work if you don't believe in your product. It should be the easiest thing in the world for you to talk about.
So, talk about it, to everyone you come in contact with, and you will build a retail base that will start to generate excited, profitable distributors.
“Assisting People To Success – One Heart At A time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
How's your Network Marketing business going? If you are not setting the world on fire, you have no one to blame but yourself.
Network Marketing is a fantastic business because it allows you to leverage your own hard work to create a large and profitable organization. But the price you pay is this..."No one will do it for you!"
Yes, your upline and your downline and the company will all be willing to help you in their own ways, but YOU are the person responsible for YOUR success. To be successful, you must take full responsibility for your success. Network Marketing, unlike many other kinds of business, will easily allow you to do that. But the point is -- you must do it.
Are you afraid of failing? Well, if you fear failure, that's exactly what you will get -- failure. Fear and desire are the two most powerful motivating forces we have. In many circumstances fear is appropriate. It can save our life. But in reaching for success, we must be without fear. We must be motivated by our desires, not our fears.
You see…we are constantly moving toward that thing which we think about the most, whether we want it or not. If we are always worried about failure, it is always in our mind and in our subconscious, and we will naturally move toward it.
Instead, we should concentrate on our desires, our vision of our own success. As we focus more on that desire for success, we will naturally move toward that goal.
Realize this à Failures are the building blocks to success! You may get 20 NOs before you get a single YES. But you have to go through the NOs in order to get to the YESes. The NOs aren't failures, they are just steps on the way to a YES. When you get the first “No!”, don't get all discouraged and think that the world is unfair. Just think: "Only 19 more to go and I'll have a YES!"
Are you retailing?
In Network Marketing we sometimes get a big head and think that retailing is beneath us…as a business builder we are always looking to sponsor, sponsor, sponsor. But the powerful secret to Network Marketing is this à Duplication!
The ability to duplicate our efforts in others, and for them to duplicate us in still others, and so on, is what allows Network Marketing organizations to grow quickly and profitably. But if you are just concentrating on sponsoring, then you will create a large downline of distributors who don't sell any product. Now what good is that going to do you? If you don't retail, your downline will follow your example and your volume will be negligible.
This indusrt won't work if you don't believe in your product. It should be the easiest thing in the world for you to talk about.
So, talk about it, to everyone you come in contact with, and you will build a retail base that will start to generate excited, profitable distributors.
“Assisting People To Success – One Heart At A time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Women In Network Marketing
Are there differences in the way men and women approach Network Marketing?
Yes!
Is one way better than the other? Probably not!
However, each could learn from the other. All you guys out there, listen up. We can learn something from the women about how to succeed in Network Marketing.
First, networking requires building rapport and trust quickly. Women are generally much better at this. Some of you men are getting in touch with your feminine side and are becoming better at this.
Women tend to be more emotional and can touch another person's emotional side quicker. This builds a solid bond that is hard to break. Men tend to be like a bull in a china closet, powering in for the close.
The key here is to understand the primary reason why a prospect might be interested in Network Marketing and then cater your approach to that emotional need.
Second, women are better encouragers. They make great Network Marketing leaders, because they understand what motivates their people and uses that to keep them excited.
Women have a softer approach, which tends to appeal to people better than a man's harder, less caring approach.
Women are also better at nurturing relationships. Men are more into competition and winning, while women are into creating win-win situations. In each situation, evaluate how you can create a win-win situation with your prospects.
Third, on the whole, women bring a higher level of integrity to Network Marketing. Without their influence, this industry might be an "anything goes" business. Men would focus on conquering and winning. That's contrary to the networking principle. Here we want to share, nurture, and encourage people to success.
Although network marketing is still dominated by men, for quite a few years now women have been making their move.
There is plenty of room up at the top for all of us, both men and women.
So, Let's learn from each other, become better people, and build the greatest industry in the history of the world!
”Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Are there differences in the way men and women approach Network Marketing?
Yes!
Is one way better than the other? Probably not!
However, each could learn from the other. All you guys out there, listen up. We can learn something from the women about how to succeed in Network Marketing.
First, networking requires building rapport and trust quickly. Women are generally much better at this. Some of you men are getting in touch with your feminine side and are becoming better at this.
Women tend to be more emotional and can touch another person's emotional side quicker. This builds a solid bond that is hard to break. Men tend to be like a bull in a china closet, powering in for the close.
The key here is to understand the primary reason why a prospect might be interested in Network Marketing and then cater your approach to that emotional need.
Second, women are better encouragers. They make great Network Marketing leaders, because they understand what motivates their people and uses that to keep them excited.
Women have a softer approach, which tends to appeal to people better than a man's harder, less caring approach.
Women are also better at nurturing relationships. Men are more into competition and winning, while women are into creating win-win situations. In each situation, evaluate how you can create a win-win situation with your prospects.
Third, on the whole, women bring a higher level of integrity to Network Marketing. Without their influence, this industry might be an "anything goes" business. Men would focus on conquering and winning. That's contrary to the networking principle. Here we want to share, nurture, and encourage people to success.
Although network marketing is still dominated by men, for quite a few years now women have been making their move.
There is plenty of room up at the top for all of us, both men and women.
So, Let's learn from each other, become better people, and build the greatest industry in the history of the world!
”Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Positive Mindset. . . The "Key" to Success!
There is no question we live in a land of opportunity. Many average people, with no particular advantage in life, have become financially secure and even outright wealthy through MLM. Nevertheless, despite the equal opportunity available to all, only a small handful actually realize the potential of network marketing.
When we examine those who succeed and compare them to those who don't succeed, its difficult to discern a difference between the two. Let's just call them winners and losers for ease of comparison and scrutiny. The term "loser", in this context, is not meant in the colloquial derogatory meaning but is only meant to describe a person who doesn't succeed, i.e. one who fails to attain his/her potential.
Winners don't seem to be any more intelligent than losers, nor do they seem to be any better educated. Social status doesn't seem to be a factor either. When you come right down to it, the profile of the average winner and the average loser is the same....except for one thing. Winners have a positive mindset....losers are, almost without exception, negative people.
First, let's look at those people with a negative mindset. One thing they all seem to have in common is that they don't identify themselves as being negative. They would, without hesitation, describe themselves as positive people. That's one of the great weaknesses in human beings; they are generally unobjective, especially about themselves.
The most obvious losers we meet are those who don't join any MLM company in the first place. Right off the bat, they fail to recognize a good opportunity when it is presented to them. They immediately compile a mental list of all the reasons the business won't work and why they won't succeed. They can readily be identified by such phrases as:
(a) I don't have time
(b) My friends wouldn't even look at this
(c) It sounds too risky
(d) Leave it with me; I'll look it over when I find the time
(e) Contact me in about six months
(f) I have no money to invest
(g) It looks like a pyramid scheme (even though they haven t read the material)
In short, they will search for any excuse they can find to deprive themselves of any chance of success.
Notwithstanding the above, a great many losers do find themselves enrolled in MLM companies. Perhaps the company promotional literature convinced them or the upline who introduced the opportunity to them was a super salesperson. These people become distributors with great hopes and dreams, but down deep they are still losers. Their negativity still rules their mind and they really don't expect to succeed.
The positive person will likely succeed in any endeavor they tackle, providing they are of at least normal intelligence and think before they act.
Winners are perceptive! They recognize great opportunities and realize their potential. Losers are not perceptive. They not only fail to recognize opportunities but even ignore the opportunity when its presented to them. Winners, due to their positive mindset, think of all the reasons why they will succeed! Losers, with their negative mindset, compile a list of reasons why the business won't work and why they will fail. Winners are persistent! If their plan doesn't work at first they will persevere until they succeed. If one tactic doesn't do the job, they'll try another and another until they hit pay dirt. Losers always surrender. If things don't work at first, they'll give up immediately.
Most important of all, winners expect to succeed while losers expect to fail. Life is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Whatever your expectations, they will generally come to pass. The positive person, in order to accelerate their success, must develop a strategy to neutralize the negativity they encounter in their customers and prospects. All you have to do is find a way to allow people to help themselves...to do themselves a favour and experience a bit of success. The upline person who can achieve this through support, encouragement, example, assistance and direction, will themselves be the most successful!
Author: By Peter Szkraba
Peter_Szkraba@mbnet.mb.ca
“Assisting People to Success – One Heart At A Time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
There is no question we live in a land of opportunity. Many average people, with no particular advantage in life, have become financially secure and even outright wealthy through MLM. Nevertheless, despite the equal opportunity available to all, only a small handful actually realize the potential of network marketing.
When we examine those who succeed and compare them to those who don't succeed, its difficult to discern a difference between the two. Let's just call them winners and losers for ease of comparison and scrutiny. The term "loser", in this context, is not meant in the colloquial derogatory meaning but is only meant to describe a person who doesn't succeed, i.e. one who fails to attain his/her potential.
Winners don't seem to be any more intelligent than losers, nor do they seem to be any better educated. Social status doesn't seem to be a factor either. When you come right down to it, the profile of the average winner and the average loser is the same....except for one thing. Winners have a positive mindset....losers are, almost without exception, negative people.
First, let's look at those people with a negative mindset. One thing they all seem to have in common is that they don't identify themselves as being negative. They would, without hesitation, describe themselves as positive people. That's one of the great weaknesses in human beings; they are generally unobjective, especially about themselves.
The most obvious losers we meet are those who don't join any MLM company in the first place. Right off the bat, they fail to recognize a good opportunity when it is presented to them. They immediately compile a mental list of all the reasons the business won't work and why they won't succeed. They can readily be identified by such phrases as:
(a) I don't have time
(b) My friends wouldn't even look at this
(c) It sounds too risky
(d) Leave it with me; I'll look it over when I find the time
(e) Contact me in about six months
(f) I have no money to invest
(g) It looks like a pyramid scheme (even though they haven t read the material)
In short, they will search for any excuse they can find to deprive themselves of any chance of success.
Notwithstanding the above, a great many losers do find themselves enrolled in MLM companies. Perhaps the company promotional literature convinced them or the upline who introduced the opportunity to them was a super salesperson. These people become distributors with great hopes and dreams, but down deep they are still losers. Their negativity still rules their mind and they really don't expect to succeed.
The positive person will likely succeed in any endeavor they tackle, providing they are of at least normal intelligence and think before they act.
Winners are perceptive! They recognize great opportunities and realize their potential. Losers are not perceptive. They not only fail to recognize opportunities but even ignore the opportunity when its presented to them. Winners, due to their positive mindset, think of all the reasons why they will succeed! Losers, with their negative mindset, compile a list of reasons why the business won't work and why they will fail. Winners are persistent! If their plan doesn't work at first they will persevere until they succeed. If one tactic doesn't do the job, they'll try another and another until they hit pay dirt. Losers always surrender. If things don't work at first, they'll give up immediately.
Most important of all, winners expect to succeed while losers expect to fail. Life is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Whatever your expectations, they will generally come to pass. The positive person, in order to accelerate their success, must develop a strategy to neutralize the negativity they encounter in their customers and prospects. All you have to do is find a way to allow people to help themselves...to do themselves a favour and experience a bit of success. The upline person who can achieve this through support, encouragement, example, assistance and direction, will themselves be the most successful!
Author: By Peter Szkraba
Peter_Szkraba@mbnet.mb.ca
“Assisting People to Success – One Heart At A Time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
The Art of Networking
Networking is a proven strategy for building your business, and experienced business people know that anything is possible through networking. Because it is a very creative process, it’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to market yourself and your business as a successful Entrepreneur.
The key to networking is cultivating relationships and sharing ideas, information, and resources. This is a two-step and two-way process.
The first part is to let people know what you do and why they should come to you to do business. Learning how to “toot your own horn”...sharing your expertise and what you offer...in a clear, assertive way is essential.
The second part is to listen to what others have to share--what is their area of expertise and what products and services do they offer. Your intent is to set up a “win-win” situation where all parties benefit from the exchange, whether immediately or sometime in the future.
The universal law of giving, as referred to by Deepak Chopra in his Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, can be seen in action through effective networking. “The universe operates through dynamic exchange . . . giving and receiving are different aspects of the flow of energy. In our willingness to give that which we seek, we keep the abundance of the universe circulating in our lives.”
The two key words for successful networking are ‘planning and personal.’ That means planning and making contacts for professional and personal gain. Networking has to be planned to be effective…it doesn’t just happen…and quality networking only happens when supportive personal relationships are built.
Networking is a 24-hour-a-day process. You are always on the lookout for people to include in your network, and on the lookout for formal and informal networks you can join. Understand that networking may not provide immediate benefits. It may take a little while to see the results of your networking efforts, or you could be pleasantly surprised at any moment by an important phone call from someone you connected with.
So what are the important steps to creating a warmly successful networking relationship?
First, take time to prepare for any upcoming presentations and/or meetings, plus other events. Realize every event is an opportunity to network. You “always get what you expect” so make the most of every situation, whether it is a familiar group or a totally new group, ore even an individual you are approaching for the first time.
One basic networking principal to remember is that we are all equal, whether you are currently ‘in transition’ or the CEO of an expanding business. Make sure your “attitude is right” – that you are excited about your intent to meet new people and then be open to new opportunities. Always have plenty of promotional materials and current exciting news to share. Have extra business cards and sizzle cards with you at all times. You never know where your next best lead is going to come from
Take the time to develop your “art of networking,” and realize it’s a wonderfully creative process. Each of us has wonderfully unique gifts to share with others. Move beyond your shyness and take full advantage of all the networking opportunities that come your way…..opportunities to promote yourself and your business.
“Assisting People to Success – One Heart At A Time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Networking is a proven strategy for building your business, and experienced business people know that anything is possible through networking. Because it is a very creative process, it’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to market yourself and your business as a successful Entrepreneur.
The key to networking is cultivating relationships and sharing ideas, information, and resources. This is a two-step and two-way process.
The first part is to let people know what you do and why they should come to you to do business. Learning how to “toot your own horn”...sharing your expertise and what you offer...in a clear, assertive way is essential.
The second part is to listen to what others have to share--what is their area of expertise and what products and services do they offer. Your intent is to set up a “win-win” situation where all parties benefit from the exchange, whether immediately or sometime in the future.
The universal law of giving, as referred to by Deepak Chopra in his Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, can be seen in action through effective networking. “The universe operates through dynamic exchange . . . giving and receiving are different aspects of the flow of energy. In our willingness to give that which we seek, we keep the abundance of the universe circulating in our lives.”
The two key words for successful networking are ‘planning and personal.’ That means planning and making contacts for professional and personal gain. Networking has to be planned to be effective…it doesn’t just happen…and quality networking only happens when supportive personal relationships are built.
Networking is a 24-hour-a-day process. You are always on the lookout for people to include in your network, and on the lookout for formal and informal networks you can join. Understand that networking may not provide immediate benefits. It may take a little while to see the results of your networking efforts, or you could be pleasantly surprised at any moment by an important phone call from someone you connected with.
So what are the important steps to creating a warmly successful networking relationship?
First, take time to prepare for any upcoming presentations and/or meetings, plus other events. Realize every event is an opportunity to network. You “always get what you expect” so make the most of every situation, whether it is a familiar group or a totally new group, ore even an individual you are approaching for the first time.
One basic networking principal to remember is that we are all equal, whether you are currently ‘in transition’ or the CEO of an expanding business. Make sure your “attitude is right” – that you are excited about your intent to meet new people and then be open to new opportunities. Always have plenty of promotional materials and current exciting news to share. Have extra business cards and sizzle cards with you at all times. You never know where your next best lead is going to come from
Take the time to develop your “art of networking,” and realize it’s a wonderfully creative process. Each of us has wonderfully unique gifts to share with others. Move beyond your shyness and take full advantage of all the networking opportunities that come your way…..opportunities to promote yourself and your business.
“Assisting People to Success – One Heart At A Time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Monday, January 16, 2006
"Ebooks are Promotional Powerhouses!"
In NetworkMarketing and other business venues Ebooks are part of the new frontier of cyberspace. Ebooks are an entirely new medium for sharing marketing information, ideas, techniques, and expert knowledge.
Each day the number of people accessing the Internet grows, causing the exposure of your ebook to increase incrementally. It's obvious why electronic self-publishing has become so popular so quickly.
The publishing industry, I hope, does not intend to forever banish the printed word to the dust bin of history. Books in print have their own special qualities and merits, and the world would be
diminished by their disappearance.
Having said that, let's look at what makes ebooks so important and so unique. Ebooks have certain abilities and qualities that other mediums do not possess.
For example, ebooks are fairly easy to produce, and their production cost is inexpensive. Just think about it: You don't need a publisher, an agent, a printing press, offset film, ink, paper, or even a distributor.You just need a great concept, the ability to write it or to hire a writer, and the right software.
Additionally, ebooks are easily and rapidly distributed online. They are also easily updated; they do not require a second print run. All you need is to go into your original creation and modify the text or graphics. Because of this flexibility, ebooks can change and grow as fast as you can type.
Ebooks are also immediately obtainable. You don't have to go to a bookstore or search through endless titles at an online bookstore. All you have to do is download it from a website, and presto! It's on your computer, ready to be read.
Ebooks can be interactive. This is one of the most unique and specific qualities that ebooks offer. You can add surveys that need to be filled out, order forms for customers to purchase your products, goods or services. They can include sound and video that draw your reader into the virtual world of your ebook, even direct links to relevant sites that will expand your ebook outward. The potential is virtually limitless.
Ebooks have a particular kind of permanence that other mediums do not possess. Television shows and radio shows air once, and then may rerun a few times. Ebooks remain on your computer for as long as you choose, and they can be read and reread whenever you choose to. They can even be printed out and stored on the shelves of your traditional home library.
Another wonderful quality is that ebooks have no barriers in terms of publishing. You don't need to go through the endless process of submitting yourmanuscript over and over again, and then once you landan agent, having the agent submit your manuscript over and over again. Nor do you have to shell out thousands of dollars for printing a self-published book.
All that ebooks require is a writer and appropriate software. Figure out your market, write your ebook, post it on your website, and with a little business savvy, your audience will come to you.
Finally, you have creative control over your ebook.You don't have to compromise with an editor or the publishing trends of the time. You don't have to haggle with a designer or wait for copy edited galleys to arrive by snail mail. You are in complete control of the design and the text.
You can also use ebooks for Marketing and Promotion.There are innumerable ways to use ebooks to promote your Network Marketing business, or any other business for that matter, and drive quality traffic to your website.
Once posted on your site, you can turn them into a daily course, which brings your customer back to read the next chapter. You can use them as a free gift for making a purchase, joining your team, or for filling out a survey.
Put your ebook on a disc, and you will have an innovative brochure. Blow your competition away by inserting the disc into your sales packages, or just hand them to your prospect like you would a business card.
The most effective marketing products are those that are unique. Copyright your ebook, and immediately, you have a powerful tool, that you, and you alone can offer to the public. People will have to visit yoursite to acquire your ebook, which increases the flowof quality traffic and the potential of sales and affiliate contacts and prospects.
Make sure that you keep your ebook current. Update it frequently as the market and trends change. Add new advice and techniques to show your prospects how your goods, services, or program can enrich their lives.
By constantly keeping abreast of new trends and techniques, you can continue to see profits from your ebook for years after your original creation.
Another phenomenal advantage of ebooks is that you can test their marketing potential without putting outhardly any cash at all. You can even produce an ebook one copy at a time, each time you receive an order, eliminating the need for storage and inventory. By this method, you can gauge the saleablity of your ebook, and make adjustments as necessary until the orders start pouring in.
Ebooks allow you to learn about your market and customer habits and motivation over a period of time, without risking your precious financial resources. They also provide you with an invaluable way to gather marketing information, which you can use in many different facets of your business.
Use your ebook to discover what the specific goals and problems are in your specific industry. Then figure out how to solve these problems, and publish an ebookwith this invaluable information. This will increase the value of your business, upgrade your reputation, and get you known as an expert in your field.
You can extend the value of a single ebook by breaking the book down into chapters for a serial course, into special reports available on your website, or into audio or visual tapes.
Ebooks can be broken down into several different promotional materials by excepting some of the articles and using them to promote your product, services or program. You can include a catalog in your ebook to promote all your products, services, and offers.
You can include a thank-you note for reading your book and an invitation to download a trial version of another product or service. Or you can include a form for your prospect to contact you for further information, or with questions, thereby building your business relationships and your mailing list.
Using ebooks in this manner helps to cut the cost of individually producing separate promotional materials.You can use a single ebook to entice new prospects and to sell new products to your current customers.
No other medium has this kind of flexibility and ability for expansion. Think of your ebook like a spider spinning a beautiful and intricate web.
Now go and create that ebook and see how many customers and prospects you can catch! You'll be amazed!
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
In NetworkMarketing and other business venues Ebooks are part of the new frontier of cyberspace. Ebooks are an entirely new medium for sharing marketing information, ideas, techniques, and expert knowledge.
Each day the number of people accessing the Internet grows, causing the exposure of your ebook to increase incrementally. It's obvious why electronic self-publishing has become so popular so quickly.
The publishing industry, I hope, does not intend to forever banish the printed word to the dust bin of history. Books in print have their own special qualities and merits, and the world would be
diminished by their disappearance.
Having said that, let's look at what makes ebooks so important and so unique. Ebooks have certain abilities and qualities that other mediums do not possess.
For example, ebooks are fairly easy to produce, and their production cost is inexpensive. Just think about it: You don't need a publisher, an agent, a printing press, offset film, ink, paper, or even a distributor.You just need a great concept, the ability to write it or to hire a writer, and the right software.
Additionally, ebooks are easily and rapidly distributed online. They are also easily updated; they do not require a second print run. All you need is to go into your original creation and modify the text or graphics. Because of this flexibility, ebooks can change and grow as fast as you can type.
Ebooks are also immediately obtainable. You don't have to go to a bookstore or search through endless titles at an online bookstore. All you have to do is download it from a website, and presto! It's on your computer, ready to be read.
Ebooks can be interactive. This is one of the most unique and specific qualities that ebooks offer. You can add surveys that need to be filled out, order forms for customers to purchase your products, goods or services. They can include sound and video that draw your reader into the virtual world of your ebook, even direct links to relevant sites that will expand your ebook outward. The potential is virtually limitless.
Ebooks have a particular kind of permanence that other mediums do not possess. Television shows and radio shows air once, and then may rerun a few times. Ebooks remain on your computer for as long as you choose, and they can be read and reread whenever you choose to. They can even be printed out and stored on the shelves of your traditional home library.
Another wonderful quality is that ebooks have no barriers in terms of publishing. You don't need to go through the endless process of submitting yourmanuscript over and over again, and then once you landan agent, having the agent submit your manuscript over and over again. Nor do you have to shell out thousands of dollars for printing a self-published book.
All that ebooks require is a writer and appropriate software. Figure out your market, write your ebook, post it on your website, and with a little business savvy, your audience will come to you.
Finally, you have creative control over your ebook.You don't have to compromise with an editor or the publishing trends of the time. You don't have to haggle with a designer or wait for copy edited galleys to arrive by snail mail. You are in complete control of the design and the text.
You can also use ebooks for Marketing and Promotion.There are innumerable ways to use ebooks to promote your Network Marketing business, or any other business for that matter, and drive quality traffic to your website.
Once posted on your site, you can turn them into a daily course, which brings your customer back to read the next chapter. You can use them as a free gift for making a purchase, joining your team, or for filling out a survey.
Put your ebook on a disc, and you will have an innovative brochure. Blow your competition away by inserting the disc into your sales packages, or just hand them to your prospect like you would a business card.
The most effective marketing products are those that are unique. Copyright your ebook, and immediately, you have a powerful tool, that you, and you alone can offer to the public. People will have to visit yoursite to acquire your ebook, which increases the flowof quality traffic and the potential of sales and affiliate contacts and prospects.
Make sure that you keep your ebook current. Update it frequently as the market and trends change. Add new advice and techniques to show your prospects how your goods, services, or program can enrich their lives.
By constantly keeping abreast of new trends and techniques, you can continue to see profits from your ebook for years after your original creation.
Another phenomenal advantage of ebooks is that you can test their marketing potential without putting outhardly any cash at all. You can even produce an ebook one copy at a time, each time you receive an order, eliminating the need for storage and inventory. By this method, you can gauge the saleablity of your ebook, and make adjustments as necessary until the orders start pouring in.
Ebooks allow you to learn about your market and customer habits and motivation over a period of time, without risking your precious financial resources. They also provide you with an invaluable way to gather marketing information, which you can use in many different facets of your business.
Use your ebook to discover what the specific goals and problems are in your specific industry. Then figure out how to solve these problems, and publish an ebookwith this invaluable information. This will increase the value of your business, upgrade your reputation, and get you known as an expert in your field.
You can extend the value of a single ebook by breaking the book down into chapters for a serial course, into special reports available on your website, or into audio or visual tapes.
Ebooks can be broken down into several different promotional materials by excepting some of the articles and using them to promote your product, services or program. You can include a catalog in your ebook to promote all your products, services, and offers.
You can include a thank-you note for reading your book and an invitation to download a trial version of another product or service. Or you can include a form for your prospect to contact you for further information, or with questions, thereby building your business relationships and your mailing list.
Using ebooks in this manner helps to cut the cost of individually producing separate promotional materials.You can use a single ebook to entice new prospects and to sell new products to your current customers.
No other medium has this kind of flexibility and ability for expansion. Think of your ebook like a spider spinning a beautiful and intricate web.
Now go and create that ebook and see how many customers and prospects you can catch! You'll be amazed!
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Friday, January 13, 2006
"To Achieve Your Dreams Remember Your ABCs"
A - Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits.
B - Believe in yourself.
C - Consider things from every angle.
D - Don't give up, and don't give in.
E - Enjoy life today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.
F - Family and friends are hidden treasures. Seek them and enjoy their riches.
G - Give more than you planned to give.
H - Hang on to your dreams.
I - Ignore those who try to discourage you.
J - Just do it!
K - Keep on trying. No matter how hard it seems, it well get easier.
L - Love yourself first and most.
M - Make it happen.
N - Never lie, cheat or steal. Always strike a fair deal.
O - Open your eyes, and see things as they really are.
P - Practice makes perfect.
Q - Quitters never win and winners never quit.
R - Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.
Q - Quitters never win and winners never quit.
R - Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.
S - Stop procrastinating.
T - Take control of your own destiny.
U - Understand yourself in order to understand others.
V - Visualize it.
W - Want it more than anything.
X - Xcellerate your efforts.
Y - You are unique of all of God's creations. Nothing can replace you.
Z - Zero in on your target, and go for it.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
A - Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits.
B - Believe in yourself.
C - Consider things from every angle.
D - Don't give up, and don't give in.
E - Enjoy life today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.
F - Family and friends are hidden treasures. Seek them and enjoy their riches.
G - Give more than you planned to give.
H - Hang on to your dreams.
I - Ignore those who try to discourage you.
J - Just do it!
K - Keep on trying. No matter how hard it seems, it well get easier.
L - Love yourself first and most.
M - Make it happen.
N - Never lie, cheat or steal. Always strike a fair deal.
O - Open your eyes, and see things as they really are.
P - Practice makes perfect.
Q - Quitters never win and winners never quit.
R - Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.
Q - Quitters never win and winners never quit.
R - Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.
S - Stop procrastinating.
T - Take control of your own destiny.
U - Understand yourself in order to understand others.
V - Visualize it.
W - Want it more than anything.
X - Xcellerate your efforts.
Y - You are unique of all of God's creations. Nothing can replace you.
Z - Zero in on your target, and go for it.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005, 2006, by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Thursday, January 12, 2006
"Characteristics of the Self Disciplined Achiever"
1. Strong, well defined sense of purpose. Will go to any lengths to achieve that purpose. Is committed.
2. Seeks out and uses positive role models (ie: mentor).
3. Strength of imagination. Uses visualization to achieve goals.
4. Positive sensory orientation. Positive attitude.
5. Doesn't have a fear of failure. Self assured.
6. Can plan and organize.
7. Ability to acquire knowledge and skills in order to make a goal achievable. Doesn't take shortcuts.
8. Is patient. Knows that accomplishment takes time.
9. Persistant. Will not give up. Relentless in their pursuit of their goal.
10. Ability to experience pleasure while working toward their goal.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
1. Strong, well defined sense of purpose. Will go to any lengths to achieve that purpose. Is committed.
2. Seeks out and uses positive role models (ie: mentor).
3. Strength of imagination. Uses visualization to achieve goals.
4. Positive sensory orientation. Positive attitude.
5. Doesn't have a fear of failure. Self assured.
6. Can plan and organize.
7. Ability to acquire knowledge and skills in order to make a goal achievable. Doesn't take shortcuts.
8. Is patient. Knows that accomplishment takes time.
9. Persistant. Will not give up. Relentless in their pursuit of their goal.
10. Ability to experience pleasure while working toward their goal.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
"Taking Risks! Should I?"
There is risk in any undertaking, and it is wise to minimize risk whenever possible. Yet to avoid risk completely is the greatest risk of all. When you move forward, there is always the possibility of defeat. Yet if you never move forward at all, then defeat is certain.
There will always be plenty of excuses for standing still, for not taking action. But excuses offer no comfort or refuge when viewed in the unrelenting light of reality. What matters is what is done, what is undertaken and what is achieved.
Courage is not the absence of fear. Those with the most courage also know the greatest fear. Courage is the determination to act in the face of fear, the ability to learn from fear, to be energized by fear, and to use that knowledge and that energy to move successfully through the fear.
Action does not assure success, and yet directed, focused action is the only way to achieve success. We live and grow and prosper and find fulfillment because of the risks we have taken, because of the challenges we have accepted, because of the fears we have transcended.
Life is a process of successfully dealing with uncertainty. Our bodies are designed for it, our minds are made for it, and our spirits are energized by the challenges of moving positively ahead, whatever the risks may be.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
There is risk in any undertaking, and it is wise to minimize risk whenever possible. Yet to avoid risk completely is the greatest risk of all. When you move forward, there is always the possibility of defeat. Yet if you never move forward at all, then defeat is certain.
There will always be plenty of excuses for standing still, for not taking action. But excuses offer no comfort or refuge when viewed in the unrelenting light of reality. What matters is what is done, what is undertaken and what is achieved.
Courage is not the absence of fear. Those with the most courage also know the greatest fear. Courage is the determination to act in the face of fear, the ability to learn from fear, to be energized by fear, and to use that knowledge and that energy to move successfully through the fear.
Action does not assure success, and yet directed, focused action is the only way to achieve success. We live and grow and prosper and find fulfillment because of the risks we have taken, because of the challenges we have accepted, because of the fears we have transcended.
Life is a process of successfully dealing with uncertainty. Our bodies are designed for it, our minds are made for it, and our spirits are energized by the challenges of moving positively ahead, whatever the risks may be.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
"How To Turn A Negative Into A Positive"
One of the first steps in turning a negative into a positive is finding something for which you can be thankful.
For example, when someone criticizes you, the natural reaction is to get a little angry, resentful and defensive. But, consider what would happen if you could, instead, genuinely say "Thank you!" When you can find a way to say thank you for criticism, you can find something positive to learn from it.
Being truly thankful forces you to consider the positive possibilities, whatever the circumstance. Though the situation may be distressing, there is always a positive way to move forward from it.
Yes, it is difficult to be thankful when you're in pain, yet gratitude can begin to truly ease and extinguish that pain. When things are at their worst, is when you need most the strength of your blessings.
Being thankful, and draw strength from those blessings. Practice gratitude, even in the midst of despair, and it will open your eyes to the positive possibilities all around you.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
One of the first steps in turning a negative into a positive is finding something for which you can be thankful.
For example, when someone criticizes you, the natural reaction is to get a little angry, resentful and defensive. But, consider what would happen if you could, instead, genuinely say "Thank you!" When you can find a way to say thank you for criticism, you can find something positive to learn from it.
Being truly thankful forces you to consider the positive possibilities, whatever the circumstance. Though the situation may be distressing, there is always a positive way to move forward from it.
Yes, it is difficult to be thankful when you're in pain, yet gratitude can begin to truly ease and extinguish that pain. When things are at their worst, is when you need most the strength of your blessings.
Being thankful, and draw strength from those blessings. Practice gratitude, even in the midst of despair, and it will open your eyes to the positive possibilities all around you.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Monday, January 09, 2006
"Are You Limiting Yourself?"
Self-limiting beliefs are based on fears and doubts that hold you back from doing things you want or need to do. These negative thoughts dwell on your lack of ability, limited smarts , inferior looks or, substandard skills and creativity. In other words, they see your potential as a glass half empty.
When you doubt yourself, you give power to these beliefs. The more you repeat those beliefs in your head the more powerful they become.
One of the most important decisions you can make is to challenge those self-limiting beliefs, to refuse to accept them as the truth. Self-limiting beliefs exist only in your mind. The reality is that you have the talent, intelligence and creativity to do great things.
Believe that as truth, and your life will change forever!
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Self-limiting beliefs are based on fears and doubts that hold you back from doing things you want or need to do. These negative thoughts dwell on your lack of ability, limited smarts , inferior looks or, substandard skills and creativity. In other words, they see your potential as a glass half empty.
When you doubt yourself, you give power to these beliefs. The more you repeat those beliefs in your head the more powerful they become.
One of the most important decisions you can make is to challenge those self-limiting beliefs, to refuse to accept them as the truth. Self-limiting beliefs exist only in your mind. The reality is that you have the talent, intelligence and creativity to do great things.
Believe that as truth, and your life will change forever!
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Saturday, January 07, 2006
"Your Priorities!"
Your priorities are determined, not by what you say they are, but by what you are willing to pay for them. The value you place on each priority is equal to the amount of value you are willing to invest in that priority.
If you're not willing to make an investment in a particular priority, it's not really a priority. To have anything of value you must be willing to pay for it. The payment can be in time, money, or in some other kind of value.
Look carefully at the things you consider to be your priorities. For each of them, ask yourself an important question. What are you willing to give up, what are you willing to sacrifice, what are you willing to invest, what are you willing to do to further that priority?
It's easy to say you have certain dreams, goals and ambitions. It takes more than just claiming to have a dream if that dream is to be realized.
Look at the things you desire in terms of the price you're willing to pay for them. That's how you'll discover your true driving desires, and that's how you'll begin to make them real.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart t A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Your priorities are determined, not by what you say they are, but by what you are willing to pay for them. The value you place on each priority is equal to the amount of value you are willing to invest in that priority.
If you're not willing to make an investment in a particular priority, it's not really a priority. To have anything of value you must be willing to pay for it. The payment can be in time, money, or in some other kind of value.
Look carefully at the things you consider to be your priorities. For each of them, ask yourself an important question. What are you willing to give up, what are you willing to sacrifice, what are you willing to invest, what are you willing to do to further that priority?
It's easy to say you have certain dreams, goals and ambitions. It takes more than just claiming to have a dream if that dream is to be realized.
Look at the things you desire in terms of the price you're willing to pay for them. That's how you'll discover your true driving desires, and that's how you'll begin to make them real.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart t A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Friday, January 06, 2006
"Your Life Is Yours! Right?"
Your life is yours! Right?
You won it, and what you make of it is purely up to you.
Others may support you in your aspirations, but in the end it's your creation. You are your the
one and only boss, and with that awareness comes a special responsibility.
Once you accept this responsibility and stop waiting around for others to make you happy you
will become unstoppable. There will be no denying you. Your life will change, and all because of
you.
So, turn on the green light and go! It's time to Rock N Roll!
It's "YOUR Life Is Yours! RIGHT?"
"Assisting People To Success - One Life At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Your life is yours! Right?
You won it, and what you make of it is purely up to you.
Others may support you in your aspirations, but in the end it's your creation. You are your the
one and only boss, and with that awareness comes a special responsibility.
Once you accept this responsibility and stop waiting around for others to make you happy you
will become unstoppable. There will be no denying you. Your life will change, and all because of
you.
So, turn on the green light and go! It's time to Rock N Roll!
It's "YOUR Life Is Yours! RIGHT?"
"Assisting People To Success - One Life At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Network Marketing - “Being In Control!”
You are only in control of the things that YOU do! You are NOT in control of what someone else does!
You control how many prospecting calls you make! You do NOT control whether they answer, or call you back!
You are in control of presenting yourself and your opportunity in a fine way! You are NOT in control as to whether or not your prospect likes what they see and hear, or whether or not they join your team!
You are in control of training and being there for your team! You are NOT in control of whether they call people and build there businesses, or not!
You are in control of calling your team members! However, you are NOT in control of your team members calling you!
You are in control of setting your schedule, sticking to it, and not allowing non-emergencies to get in the way! You are NOT in control of other people’s schedules and making sure that they are there for their scheduled appointments!
You are in control of your attitude and your positive thinking! You are not in control of other people’s attitudes and their negative thinking!
You are in control of getting on training calls, reading self improvement books, and always learning! You are NOT in control of other people doing the same!
You are in control of ensuring that you are laser focused, in a position of strength, and maintaining posture! You have NO control as to whether others do the same!
You are in control of offering your prospects the gift of freedom. You are NOT in control of them accepting your gift!
You are in control of staying away from the roller coaster of life and business. You are NOT in control of the reality of tragedy…..or, people saying “No!”
You are in control of having a champion mindset! You are NOT in control of others who chose to have a whiner or a loser mentality!
You are in control of being a person of high integrity! You are NOT in control of anyone else’s integrity!
Certainly, it’s best to focus in on the things we have control over and NOT the things we absolutely cannot control. Surely, this will cut way back on being disappointed when our expectations may be too high!
Yes! Focusing on the things you have control over will definitely aid you in achieving your goals and dreams.
“Assisting People To Success – One Heart At A Time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
You are only in control of the things that YOU do! You are NOT in control of what someone else does!
You control how many prospecting calls you make! You do NOT control whether they answer, or call you back!
You are in control of presenting yourself and your opportunity in a fine way! You are NOT in control as to whether or not your prospect likes what they see and hear, or whether or not they join your team!
You are in control of training and being there for your team! You are NOT in control of whether they call people and build there businesses, or not!
You are in control of calling your team members! However, you are NOT in control of your team members calling you!
You are in control of setting your schedule, sticking to it, and not allowing non-emergencies to get in the way! You are NOT in control of other people’s schedules and making sure that they are there for their scheduled appointments!
You are in control of your attitude and your positive thinking! You are not in control of other people’s attitudes and their negative thinking!
You are in control of getting on training calls, reading self improvement books, and always learning! You are NOT in control of other people doing the same!
You are in control of ensuring that you are laser focused, in a position of strength, and maintaining posture! You have NO control as to whether others do the same!
You are in control of offering your prospects the gift of freedom. You are NOT in control of them accepting your gift!
You are in control of staying away from the roller coaster of life and business. You are NOT in control of the reality of tragedy…..or, people saying “No!”
You are in control of having a champion mindset! You are NOT in control of others who chose to have a whiner or a loser mentality!
You are in control of being a person of high integrity! You are NOT in control of anyone else’s integrity!
Certainly, it’s best to focus in on the things we have control over and NOT the things we absolutely cannot control. Surely, this will cut way back on being disappointed when our expectations may be too high!
Yes! Focusing on the things you have control over will definitely aid you in achieving your goals and dreams.
“Assisting People To Success – One Heart At A Time!” SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Friday, December 23, 2005
Hello Folks!
WOW! I am truly sorry I haven't posted any new articles & information. I have been on an extended vacation, and am thoroughly enjoying it. My family says it is a well earned vacation.
Anyway....I should begin posting again starting December 30th.
Doreen & I both wish you all a happy holiday season. Let's look to the new year as our brand new opportunity to exceed all expectations; to Rock N Roll in our business; to make our dreams come true.
Let's GO! GO! GO!
See you on the 30th! If not before! :-)
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
WOW! I am truly sorry I haven't posted any new articles & information. I have been on an extended vacation, and am thoroughly enjoying it. My family says it is a well earned vacation.
Anyway....I should begin posting again starting December 30th.
Doreen & I both wish you all a happy holiday season. Let's look to the new year as our brand new opportunity to exceed all expectations; to Rock N Roll in our business; to make our dreams come true.
Let's GO! GO! GO!
See you on the 30th! If not before! :-)
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" SM
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Friday, November 11, 2005
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Network Marketing:
"Why Would You Need An Autoresponder?"
Using autoresponders will prevent the repetitive task of manually answering each individual piece of email that you receive. The automated convenience of an autoresponder will save you time, money, and increase your profits!
Using autoresponder technology will give you more time to concentrate on what you should really be doing to make ends meet instead of distributing requests for information manually.
Not only will you not have to personally answer your email, you won't have to stay at your computer to make sure your email is being answered in a timely manner. The responder automatically replies to the sender's email within seconds or minutes and follows up with them in the coming days or months.
Furthermore, your responder should record every recipient's email address and other information in a database for you to mail again whenever you choose in the future.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
"Why Would You Need An Autoresponder?"
Using autoresponders will prevent the repetitive task of manually answering each individual piece of email that you receive. The automated convenience of an autoresponder will save you time, money, and increase your profits!
Using autoresponder technology will give you more time to concentrate on what you should really be doing to make ends meet instead of distributing requests for information manually.
Not only will you not have to personally answer your email, you won't have to stay at your computer to make sure your email is being answered in a timely manner. The responder automatically replies to the sender's email within seconds or minutes and follows up with them in the coming days or months.
Furthermore, your responder should record every recipient's email address and other information in a database for you to mail again whenever you choose in the future.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Network Marketing: What Is An Autoresponder?
The term "Autoresponder" has several different names that serve the same purpose like infogenerator, auto-reply, mailbot, smart responder, smartbot, autobot, and email-on-demand.
Autoresponders are unique email accounts, that serve the purpose of replying automatically to requests for information that are directed at them. Whenever someone emails an autoresponder, the autoresponder will automatically reply to the sender with a pre-written message the owner of the autoresponder wants to send.
This pre-written message is a message written by the autoresponder owner. This can be a message on just about anything! For example: a vacation reply, sales letter, confirmation notice, newsletter, general information, or a response to a web form submission.
The best types of autoresponders are the ones that not only reply to the initial request for information but also correspond with personalized follow-up messages after the initial request.
If you do not have a professional, personalized, systematic, and timely follow up approach that hits your prospects with your message at least 4-8 times, you are losing money! This is what an autoresponder can do for you!
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
The term "Autoresponder" has several different names that serve the same purpose like infogenerator, auto-reply, mailbot, smart responder, smartbot, autobot, and email-on-demand.
Autoresponders are unique email accounts, that serve the purpose of replying automatically to requests for information that are directed at them. Whenever someone emails an autoresponder, the autoresponder will automatically reply to the sender with a pre-written message the owner of the autoresponder wants to send.
This pre-written message is a message written by the autoresponder owner. This can be a message on just about anything! For example: a vacation reply, sales letter, confirmation notice, newsletter, general information, or a response to a web form submission.
The best types of autoresponders are the ones that not only reply to the initial request for information but also correspond with personalized follow-up messages after the initial request.
If you do not have a professional, personalized, systematic, and timely follow up approach that hits your prospects with your message at least 4-8 times, you are losing money! This is what an autoresponder can do for you!
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Network Marketing: What Is An "Opt-In" List?
An opt-in list is a listing of compiled email addresses of recipients that have given the opt-in list owner permission to email them with information that pertains to what they opted-in the list for.
Opt-in lists are generally subject oriented lists of email addresses. You do not want to send email to an opt-in list with information that doesn't pertain to the subject matter for which they have opted-into the list for. Otherwise, you could lose a lot of subscribers and your message could be considered spam.
Example: If you mail an opt-in list that is considered a "Business Opportunity List" you want to send them information on "Business Opportunities" or something pertaining to making their business better. A message sent on toys will get an unfavorable response. Thus, a great deal of people will opt-out of your list because you strayed too far away from the subject matter they opted-in to your list for in the first place.
You must always stick to the "Subject Matter" for which they have opted-in your list. If you send a message that is a border line subject, make sure you tie the subject matter of the list into how they can benefit from your message. Otherwise, you will get hammered with an unfavorable response and get blamed for spamming them which could get you in trouble.
Remember: "Your Audience Is The King!" Serve them well and they will give you the keys to wealth and happiness.
Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
An opt-in list is a listing of compiled email addresses of recipients that have given the opt-in list owner permission to email them with information that pertains to what they opted-in the list for.
Opt-in lists are generally subject oriented lists of email addresses. You do not want to send email to an opt-in list with information that doesn't pertain to the subject matter for which they have opted-into the list for. Otherwise, you could lose a lot of subscribers and your message could be considered spam.
Example: If you mail an opt-in list that is considered a "Business Opportunity List" you want to send them information on "Business Opportunities" or something pertaining to making their business better. A message sent on toys will get an unfavorable response. Thus, a great deal of people will opt-out of your list because you strayed too far away from the subject matter they opted-in to your list for in the first place.
You must always stick to the "Subject Matter" for which they have opted-in your list. If you send a message that is a border line subject, make sure you tie the subject matter of the list into how they can benefit from your message. Otherwise, you will get hammered with an unfavorable response and get blamed for spamming them which could get you in trouble.
Remember: "Your Audience Is The King!" Serve them well and they will give you the keys to wealth and happiness.
Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Monday, November 07, 2005
Network Marketing: How The M A R K E T
In Network Marketing Can Lead To Success!
Network marketing can be a great way to make a living. It has provided many people with the personal and financial freedom that most 9-to-5 jobs could never offer. However, it does not happen overnight. When you are involved with network marketing you are running your own home-based business and it takes time and effort to reach any significant level of success.
This article uses the letters of the word market to represent the main traits that are needed to have success in network marketing. It's an easy way to remember the basics of this how-to guide.
M - Method
A - Attitude
R - Relationships
K - Knowledge
E - Enthusiasm
T - Tenacity
Method: A system to market and promote your business. It is essential to generate traffic for your website and then be able to follow up with people to answer questions and determine who is a good prospect. Many opportunities have their own system or one they highly recommend to promote the business.
Attitude: Be positive and believe in yourself, the products, and the opportunity. Your attitude comes across whenever you talk to others or communicate by email. If you have a negative attitude, people won't want to be your customer or hear about the business.
Relationships: The most successful people in network marketing are the ones who build relationships. If someone is a prospect, get to know a little about them. Never try to sell your product, but offer solutions instead. For example, if you represent a long distance telephone service, that service might be a solution for someone making lots of long distance calls. Your opportunity may be a solution for somebody wanting to work from home. You are in a better position to offer solutions when you know a little bit about the person, their dreams, and what they want out of life.
Knowledge: You should have a working knowledge of the products, company management, company policy, and how the pay plan works. If you are not sure how to answer a question, don't just make something up, admit you don't know, and get the answer from somebody in your upline.
Here's a little tip: Every so often, even when you know the answer, it might be good to say you're not sure and you need to check with someone else. It lets the person know its okay to check with other people, since they may need to do that when they get started. It also lets that person know that there is a team support system in place, which can help them feel more comfortable about joining your opportunity.
Enthusiasm: Just like attitude, enthusiasm comes across in the way you communicate with others. Other words that mean close to same thing as enthusiasm are energy and excitement. People are more likely to listen to what you have to say when you are full of positive energy and excited about what you are doing.
Tenacity: Success in network marketing does not happen overnight. It takes time and effort to make things happen. Some people give up too soon because they just lose sight of their goals or they get sidetracked by something else. If you don't have tenacity, the other things really don't matter. In other words, having the drive and determination to succeed is of vital importance.
Articles like this allow me to pass along the best of what I have learned about making a living from the Internet. I sincerely hope the tidbits of information and insight will be of value to you.
Copyright 2004, 2005, Gordon Bellows
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
In Network Marketing Can Lead To Success!
Network marketing can be a great way to make a living. It has provided many people with the personal and financial freedom that most 9-to-5 jobs could never offer. However, it does not happen overnight. When you are involved with network marketing you are running your own home-based business and it takes time and effort to reach any significant level of success.
This article uses the letters of the word market to represent the main traits that are needed to have success in network marketing. It's an easy way to remember the basics of this how-to guide.
M - Method
A - Attitude
R - Relationships
K - Knowledge
E - Enthusiasm
T - Tenacity
Method: A system to market and promote your business. It is essential to generate traffic for your website and then be able to follow up with people to answer questions and determine who is a good prospect. Many opportunities have their own system or one they highly recommend to promote the business.
Attitude: Be positive and believe in yourself, the products, and the opportunity. Your attitude comes across whenever you talk to others or communicate by email. If you have a negative attitude, people won't want to be your customer or hear about the business.
Relationships: The most successful people in network marketing are the ones who build relationships. If someone is a prospect, get to know a little about them. Never try to sell your product, but offer solutions instead. For example, if you represent a long distance telephone service, that service might be a solution for someone making lots of long distance calls. Your opportunity may be a solution for somebody wanting to work from home. You are in a better position to offer solutions when you know a little bit about the person, their dreams, and what they want out of life.
Knowledge: You should have a working knowledge of the products, company management, company policy, and how the pay plan works. If you are not sure how to answer a question, don't just make something up, admit you don't know, and get the answer from somebody in your upline.
Here's a little tip: Every so often, even when you know the answer, it might be good to say you're not sure and you need to check with someone else. It lets the person know its okay to check with other people, since they may need to do that when they get started. It also lets that person know that there is a team support system in place, which can help them feel more comfortable about joining your opportunity.
Enthusiasm: Just like attitude, enthusiasm comes across in the way you communicate with others. Other words that mean close to same thing as enthusiasm are energy and excitement. People are more likely to listen to what you have to say when you are full of positive energy and excited about what you are doing.
Tenacity: Success in network marketing does not happen overnight. It takes time and effort to make things happen. Some people give up too soon because they just lose sight of their goals or they get sidetracked by something else. If you don't have tenacity, the other things really don't matter. In other words, having the drive and determination to succeed is of vital importance.
Articles like this allow me to pass along the best of what I have learned about making a living from the Internet. I sincerely hope the tidbits of information and insight will be of value to you.
Copyright 2004, 2005, Gordon Bellows
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Network Marketer:
Steps To Persuasively Influencing Others
By Joseph Rubino
Your success in network marketing results from your ability to impact others, guiding them with integrity to take those actions that will contribute to their success.
The following sequence can be utilized to guide almost any conversation in order to maximize persuasive influence. Adhering to these principles will typically create an opening to be heard so that you might impact a desired result.
These areas can be touched upon with the intention of developing a bond with your prospect or new distributor, supporting mutuality, and forwarding the action to the benefit of all involved. Whether it be to conduct a successful network marketing presentation, to create the foundation for a solid business relationship, or to enhance communication with others, the principles still apply to a greater or lesser degree.
First -- Create an opening to be heard. Develop rapport, and establish trust and mutuality.
The key to developing rapport with others is to speak authentically about any of several areas that might be of interest to them. These areas include their family, where they live, their occupation, or their hobbies or passions. Getting to know people and to discover with sincerity what it is like in their world is the first step. It’s the basis to understanding their needs and wants. You can teach yourself to listen for how you might contribute something of value to them. You might open up this conversation by simply saying something like, "Tell me a little bit about yourself.”
Once you understand something about what other peoples’ lives are like and what they value, you can then look to establish mutuality. Mutuality answers the question “What do we have in common that would support all parties involved?”
Establishing rapport and creating an opening to explore mutual benefit is the first step toward creating a level of trust. This foundation of trust creates an opening to be heard and sets the stage to take the conversation to the next level.
Next -- Get their permission to actually find out what is important to them or missing in their life.
The courtesy of asking for their permission to look with them to explore possibilities will create the opening to turn what might have been perceived as an invasion of their privacy into a welcomed mutual conversation for possibilities. You cannot possibly know how you might influence people if you are unaware of what they hold to be of value. Address your desire to look with them to see how you might uncover something of benefit to them with respect to your opportunity.
Let them know that the reason for your request to get to know them better is to see if and where there may be a fit for them with you and your company. If you are meeting a new potential business associate, the conversation could be to explore if your company represents the type of opportunity that he or she is seeking. If you are speaking with a new acquaintance, it might be best to explore what common interests you share.
Letting people know the source of your request to get to know them better will put them at ease and allow them to hear your commitment to them or to the conversation.
Speak your commitment to them in some way.
For an opening to be created to influence another, it is helpful for them to know that you share a commitment to supporting them in some way. At the very least, share your interest in exploring the process to see if together you might uncover some mutual benefit.
You might speak your commitment as, "My intention is to look with you to see if there might be some mutual interest or benefit that could come from exploring the possibilities of joining our company. My commitment is to support your efforts in any way that I can.” You might offer a further commitment that, should they decide to partner with you to build their business, your commitment will be to train them, do three way presentations and offer support to the best of your ability.
Create rich possibilities that inspire others to action.
People will be enrolled in whatever it is you have to offer if you are successful in creating significant enough value for them to want to look further. If people are not interested in exploring possibilities with you, take the perspective that you have not created possibilities that are rich enough for them. Take this interpretation not necessarily because it is true but because it empowers you to take full responsibility for the result you wish to accomplish. When you create enough value, people “get” that you are successful and if they join you, they'll be successful too.
Make a request that forwards the action.
Before you can make such a request, you will have learned enough about people to get a sense of what might be important to them. You will have created a listening opportunity for what you have to say and make an offer that supports them out of your mutual interests. Your request will bring you both closer to whatever your intended result might be. Because your conversation has created the foundation for your request to be heard, you have a much better chance of influencing people in such a way that they are persuaded to comply with your request. Your dealings have been integrity-based. You have focused on leaving others whole. Out of the respectful energy you have created, the people are empowered to want to look with you to see what might be possible in terms of your working in partnership together. As a result, you have influenced them with integrity.
You possess the personal power to be able to both persuade and lead others. Master this art and your business will explode as you lead others in the direction that will bring about their success.
Dr. Joe Rubino is an internationally acclaimed trainer, author, success coach and the CEO of The Center For Personal Reinvention (http://www.CenterForPersonalReinvention.com).
He is the author of the best selling book, Secrets Of Building A Million-Dollar Network-Marketing Organization From A Guy Who's Been There Done That And Shows You How To Do It, Too.
His book The Magic Lantern - A Fable About Leadership, Personal Excellence and Empowerment is being called a modern day classic that teaches the essence of leadership development and personal effectiveness.
His personal development masterpieces, The Power To Succeed: 30 Principles For Maximizing Your Personal Effectiveness, Book I and The Power To Succeed: More Principles For Powerful Living have been heralded as the most exciting life-changing books since Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich.
Joe is the co-founder of "Conversations For Success", a three-day life-changing course in personal and productivity development for network marketers.
http://Come.to/ConversationsForSuccess.
He is also a top distributor and a member of the advisory board of a well-known international network marketing company. He was featured in the Success Magazine cover story entitled, "We Create Millionaires" because of his gift of championing others to succeed.
To order Dr. Joe's books, for information about his courses or to explore working directly with him toward your success in his network marketing company call 800-999-9551 Ext. 870, E-mail to: DrJRubino@email.com or visit http://www.CenterForPersonalReinvention.com
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Steps To Persuasively Influencing Others
By Joseph Rubino
Your success in network marketing results from your ability to impact others, guiding them with integrity to take those actions that will contribute to their success.
The following sequence can be utilized to guide almost any conversation in order to maximize persuasive influence. Adhering to these principles will typically create an opening to be heard so that you might impact a desired result.
These areas can be touched upon with the intention of developing a bond with your prospect or new distributor, supporting mutuality, and forwarding the action to the benefit of all involved. Whether it be to conduct a successful network marketing presentation, to create the foundation for a solid business relationship, or to enhance communication with others, the principles still apply to a greater or lesser degree.
First -- Create an opening to be heard. Develop rapport, and establish trust and mutuality.
The key to developing rapport with others is to speak authentically about any of several areas that might be of interest to them. These areas include their family, where they live, their occupation, or their hobbies or passions. Getting to know people and to discover with sincerity what it is like in their world is the first step. It’s the basis to understanding their needs and wants. You can teach yourself to listen for how you might contribute something of value to them. You might open up this conversation by simply saying something like, "Tell me a little bit about yourself.”
Once you understand something about what other peoples’ lives are like and what they value, you can then look to establish mutuality. Mutuality answers the question “What do we have in common that would support all parties involved?”
Establishing rapport and creating an opening to explore mutual benefit is the first step toward creating a level of trust. This foundation of trust creates an opening to be heard and sets the stage to take the conversation to the next level.
Next -- Get their permission to actually find out what is important to them or missing in their life.
The courtesy of asking for their permission to look with them to explore possibilities will create the opening to turn what might have been perceived as an invasion of their privacy into a welcomed mutual conversation for possibilities. You cannot possibly know how you might influence people if you are unaware of what they hold to be of value. Address your desire to look with them to see how you might uncover something of benefit to them with respect to your opportunity.
Let them know that the reason for your request to get to know them better is to see if and where there may be a fit for them with you and your company. If you are meeting a new potential business associate, the conversation could be to explore if your company represents the type of opportunity that he or she is seeking. If you are speaking with a new acquaintance, it might be best to explore what common interests you share.
Letting people know the source of your request to get to know them better will put them at ease and allow them to hear your commitment to them or to the conversation.
Speak your commitment to them in some way.
For an opening to be created to influence another, it is helpful for them to know that you share a commitment to supporting them in some way. At the very least, share your interest in exploring the process to see if together you might uncover some mutual benefit.
You might speak your commitment as, "My intention is to look with you to see if there might be some mutual interest or benefit that could come from exploring the possibilities of joining our company. My commitment is to support your efforts in any way that I can.” You might offer a further commitment that, should they decide to partner with you to build their business, your commitment will be to train them, do three way presentations and offer support to the best of your ability.
Create rich possibilities that inspire others to action.
People will be enrolled in whatever it is you have to offer if you are successful in creating significant enough value for them to want to look further. If people are not interested in exploring possibilities with you, take the perspective that you have not created possibilities that are rich enough for them. Take this interpretation not necessarily because it is true but because it empowers you to take full responsibility for the result you wish to accomplish. When you create enough value, people “get” that you are successful and if they join you, they'll be successful too.
Make a request that forwards the action.
Before you can make such a request, you will have learned enough about people to get a sense of what might be important to them. You will have created a listening opportunity for what you have to say and make an offer that supports them out of your mutual interests. Your request will bring you both closer to whatever your intended result might be. Because your conversation has created the foundation for your request to be heard, you have a much better chance of influencing people in such a way that they are persuaded to comply with your request. Your dealings have been integrity-based. You have focused on leaving others whole. Out of the respectful energy you have created, the people are empowered to want to look with you to see what might be possible in terms of your working in partnership together. As a result, you have influenced them with integrity.
You possess the personal power to be able to both persuade and lead others. Master this art and your business will explode as you lead others in the direction that will bring about their success.
Dr. Joe Rubino is an internationally acclaimed trainer, author, success coach and the CEO of The Center For Personal Reinvention (http://www.CenterForPersonalReinvention.com).
He is the author of the best selling book, Secrets Of Building A Million-Dollar Network-Marketing Organization From A Guy Who's Been There Done That And Shows You How To Do It, Too.
His book The Magic Lantern - A Fable About Leadership, Personal Excellence and Empowerment is being called a modern day classic that teaches the essence of leadership development and personal effectiveness.
His personal development masterpieces, The Power To Succeed: 30 Principles For Maximizing Your Personal Effectiveness, Book I and The Power To Succeed: More Principles For Powerful Living have been heralded as the most exciting life-changing books since Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich.
Joe is the co-founder of "Conversations For Success", a three-day life-changing course in personal and productivity development for network marketers.
http://Come.to/ConversationsForSuccess.
He is also a top distributor and a member of the advisory board of a well-known international network marketing company. He was featured in the Success Magazine cover story entitled, "We Create Millionaires" because of his gift of championing others to succeed.
To order Dr. Joe's books, for information about his courses or to explore working directly with him toward your success in his network marketing company call 800-999-9551 Ext. 870, E-mail to: DrJRubino@email.com or visit http://www.CenterForPersonalReinvention.com
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Friday, October 21, 2005
Measuring Success
How does one actually measure or define success? Is it being the greatest in your field? Chairperson of the Board? The highest result taker in an exam? Graduating top of the class?
To me, success is not so much achieving great things or having your name up in lights for winning something or becoming prominent. It is all the little things too, things like actually being able to talk through a computer - hey that's one heck of a world wide achievement.
I wonder if way back when, the people who actually thought of being able to interact through a computer ever dreamed it would be as powerful as it has become.
Success can be something simple like actually getting up out of bed in the morning, awakening to a new day, knowing that you still have your health.
Or it can be something more intense.
It can be a dream finally being realised and the knowledge that you can be proud of these accomplishments.
Either way Success is gained from your belief in what you are doing, what you want to achieve and more importantly how you go about realising that goal.
I think though that my greatest success in life is not so much achieving what I have achieved so far Internet wise but in fact achieving the goal of being a WAHM. {Work At Home Mum} Being able to turn off the computer when my children need me, whether it be at home, at play or a school activity.
Being able to switch off Work Mode when Mother Mode is more important. I have never felt so fulfilled as a working parent than I do now.
Being able to drop ANYTHING when 'MUM!' is yelled, has to be my greatest success in life. Just being there to watch my boys grow every step of the way is just such a joy.
Success is watching my children grow day by day. Seeing them master a new step in their life. Both my children suffer from different forms of dislexia, and watching them each day being able to read, write, speak and interact with family and friends brings on a special meaning to life.
Most of all I believe success is what YOU define it to be, NOT what others see it as. Your Success is only Defined by the boundaries that YOU create.
It is only driven by your understanding of what you want to achieve. The Goals themselves cannot be measured by time nor by monetary gain, but by believing in what you so desire them to be.
So no matter how success is measured or defined, it is what YOU believe it is that counts.
Author: Jo Walker
Copyright 2005
Jo Walker is a Freelance Website Designer and Virtual Assistant who runs her International Virtual Business thehomeoffice, http://www.thehomeoffice.net out of her home in Wellington, New Zealand. She is a staunch supporter of home based businesses.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
How does one actually measure or define success? Is it being the greatest in your field? Chairperson of the Board? The highest result taker in an exam? Graduating top of the class?
To me, success is not so much achieving great things or having your name up in lights for winning something or becoming prominent. It is all the little things too, things like actually being able to talk through a computer - hey that's one heck of a world wide achievement.
I wonder if way back when, the people who actually thought of being able to interact through a computer ever dreamed it would be as powerful as it has become.
Success can be something simple like actually getting up out of bed in the morning, awakening to a new day, knowing that you still have your health.
Or it can be something more intense.
It can be a dream finally being realised and the knowledge that you can be proud of these accomplishments.
Either way Success is gained from your belief in what you are doing, what you want to achieve and more importantly how you go about realising that goal.
I think though that my greatest success in life is not so much achieving what I have achieved so far Internet wise but in fact achieving the goal of being a WAHM. {Work At Home Mum} Being able to turn off the computer when my children need me, whether it be at home, at play or a school activity.
Being able to switch off Work Mode when Mother Mode is more important. I have never felt so fulfilled as a working parent than I do now.
Being able to drop ANYTHING when 'MUM!' is yelled, has to be my greatest success in life. Just being there to watch my boys grow every step of the way is just such a joy.
Success is watching my children grow day by day. Seeing them master a new step in their life. Both my children suffer from different forms of dislexia, and watching them each day being able to read, write, speak and interact with family and friends brings on a special meaning to life.
Most of all I believe success is what YOU define it to be, NOT what others see it as. Your Success is only Defined by the boundaries that YOU create.
It is only driven by your understanding of what you want to achieve. The Goals themselves cannot be measured by time nor by monetary gain, but by believing in what you so desire them to be.
So no matter how success is measured or defined, it is what YOU believe it is that counts.
Author: Jo Walker
Copyright 2005
Jo Walker is a Freelance Website Designer and Virtual Assistant who runs her International Virtual Business thehomeoffice, http://www.thehomeoffice.net out of her home in Wellington, New Zealand. She is a staunch supporter of home based businesses.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Guide To The Care And Feeding Of Dreams
Every one of us, in our deepest reaches, harbors a few dreams. It may be something we want to accomplish or to finish, or do...someday. They may also need some dusting, or retouching, but we all have a few in there somewhere. So what ever happened to theme?
If you are like most of us,you got married, had children, and slowly all those dreams fell into the background as other, more immediate adult things gained importance.
Well, now is the time to take them out into the sunshine! The seed was planted long ago. So, how do we start to grow and nurture them in the face of our everyday lives, tensions, and sometimes overwhelming stress? Here are a few tips:
The very first step on any journey is to know where you are going. So get reconnected with your dreams and make sure it is still where you want to go.
1. Know your personal passion! You probably already know it and it is your dream! But if you aren't sure, it's good to do a little brainstorming first.
One of the best ways to brainstorm for myself is to go to a quiet place with a pencil and some paper. Don't think of anything just start writing. Write down all your interests from when you were a child until now. Just words, really. Things you like to do, areas you are especially talented in, your accomplishments, your enjoyments, what you dreamed about.
Now, start narrowing your list. What hits you hardest? What employs your emotions? What would you do even if you never got paid? What do you like to talk about most? Chances are, those things are what you are passionate about.
Now check and see if some of these will blend together well. Start stringing them together, and see if you don't come up with a special area, job, or business that you can make out of these special talents and interests you have. Once you are certain of your direction.
2. Think action! Any small action that we take toward our dreams generates excitement. So get started right away even if it is reading a book about it, asking questions on the phone, etc. The action can be anything at all, but it will start to propell you in that direction. Even little goals being reached will add to your faith and determination to press on!
One very important first step can be to write your goals down and date them. It is important to add any additional steps you need to take towards reaching your goal. This clarifies in your mind what you need to do next. In doing this you make a committment to yourself, and pushes you toward even more action!
Now, I know that you may not have a lot of time. As women in our society, we wear many hats. We learn multitasking quickly, (a nice collegiate word for saying we have to do everything at once!) and it is something all of us with children experience!
So start with small steps. When I was overwhelmed, my teacher always asked" how do you eat an elephant?" One bite at a time! That is how everything is accomplished, one step at a time. Success never comes in one day, but in many small steps.
2.Cultivate your natural curiosity. Yes, curiosity may have killed the cat, but I bet you she reached her goals and was a happy cat!
This attitude helps you in two very important ways:
First, It keeps you interested in life. Second, you become more open to change. You will begin to see more options for your life, and become less afraid of making them.
Change is the name of the game these days. Those who are the most creative will be the ones that find new opportunities, and respond to them. This always leads to a more successful life.
The best way to cultivate curiosity is to develop a lifelong love of learning.
3. Making a habit of always learning something new. There are so many opportunities for learning now, that you don't even need to leave home! You can take an online class, or receive newsletters in your area of interest. You can also join yahoo or google groups. This makes it very easy for mothers to keep growing and nourishing their ambitions even while taking care of kids at home.
You can also do this by reading. There are wonderful, inspiring books everywhere. This is the information age. Take advantage of it!
Do make some time to take a class at your community college or attend a seminar once in a while. This helps you get to know people in the area of your interest, and you can begin a support group or network that will help keep your dreams alive, and prospering.
Know that your dreams may take time to realize, but with advance preparation and small steps, you will be there when opportunity presents itself.
"Luck is preparation meeting opportunity" Oprah Winfrey
Author: Cindy Oliver
Copyright, 2005
Cindy is the owner of http://www.GlassAffinity.com She make handmade glass beads, and aromatherapy vessels. She lives in Mexico, and volunteered in ministry for three years. She helped start a Mexican Corporation for this ministry, which serves the Oaxacan Indians.She is now a stay at home mom, and has homeschooled her 9 year old son for the last 2 1/2 years. In her previous life she worked as an R.N. in Cardiology for 13 years.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Every one of us, in our deepest reaches, harbors a few dreams. It may be something we want to accomplish or to finish, or do...someday. They may also need some dusting, or retouching, but we all have a few in there somewhere. So what ever happened to theme?
If you are like most of us,you got married, had children, and slowly all those dreams fell into the background as other, more immediate adult things gained importance.
Well, now is the time to take them out into the sunshine! The seed was planted long ago. So, how do we start to grow and nurture them in the face of our everyday lives, tensions, and sometimes overwhelming stress? Here are a few tips:
The very first step on any journey is to know where you are going. So get reconnected with your dreams and make sure it is still where you want to go.
1. Know your personal passion! You probably already know it and it is your dream! But if you aren't sure, it's good to do a little brainstorming first.
One of the best ways to brainstorm for myself is to go to a quiet place with a pencil and some paper. Don't think of anything just start writing. Write down all your interests from when you were a child until now. Just words, really. Things you like to do, areas you are especially talented in, your accomplishments, your enjoyments, what you dreamed about.
Now, start narrowing your list. What hits you hardest? What employs your emotions? What would you do even if you never got paid? What do you like to talk about most? Chances are, those things are what you are passionate about.
Now check and see if some of these will blend together well. Start stringing them together, and see if you don't come up with a special area, job, or business that you can make out of these special talents and interests you have. Once you are certain of your direction.
2. Think action! Any small action that we take toward our dreams generates excitement. So get started right away even if it is reading a book about it, asking questions on the phone, etc. The action can be anything at all, but it will start to propell you in that direction. Even little goals being reached will add to your faith and determination to press on!
One very important first step can be to write your goals down and date them. It is important to add any additional steps you need to take towards reaching your goal. This clarifies in your mind what you need to do next. In doing this you make a committment to yourself, and pushes you toward even more action!
Now, I know that you may not have a lot of time. As women in our society, we wear many hats. We learn multitasking quickly, (a nice collegiate word for saying we have to do everything at once!) and it is something all of us with children experience!
So start with small steps. When I was overwhelmed, my teacher always asked" how do you eat an elephant?" One bite at a time! That is how everything is accomplished, one step at a time. Success never comes in one day, but in many small steps.
2.Cultivate your natural curiosity. Yes, curiosity may have killed the cat, but I bet you she reached her goals and was a happy cat!
This attitude helps you in two very important ways:
First, It keeps you interested in life. Second, you become more open to change. You will begin to see more options for your life, and become less afraid of making them.
Change is the name of the game these days. Those who are the most creative will be the ones that find new opportunities, and respond to them. This always leads to a more successful life.
The best way to cultivate curiosity is to develop a lifelong love of learning.
3. Making a habit of always learning something new. There are so many opportunities for learning now, that you don't even need to leave home! You can take an online class, or receive newsletters in your area of interest. You can also join yahoo or google groups. This makes it very easy for mothers to keep growing and nourishing their ambitions even while taking care of kids at home.
You can also do this by reading. There are wonderful, inspiring books everywhere. This is the information age. Take advantage of it!
Do make some time to take a class at your community college or attend a seminar once in a while. This helps you get to know people in the area of your interest, and you can begin a support group or network that will help keep your dreams alive, and prospering.
Know that your dreams may take time to realize, but with advance preparation and small steps, you will be there when opportunity presents itself.
"Luck is preparation meeting opportunity" Oprah Winfrey
Author: Cindy Oliver
Copyright, 2005
Cindy is the owner of http://www.GlassAffinity.com She make handmade glass beads, and aromatherapy vessels. She lives in Mexico, and volunteered in ministry for three years. She helped start a Mexican Corporation for this ministry, which serves the Oaxacan Indians.She is now a stay at home mom, and has homeschooled her 9 year old son for the last 2 1/2 years. In her previous life she worked as an R.N. in Cardiology for 13 years.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Helping Others- What's In It For You!
Most people think that to be successful you need to climb up over everyone's dead bodies to reach that unscalable peak. All the while thinking, "It's lonely at the top but I'm the one that'll make it!" That old saying, "Only the tough survive," is a myth, and I'll tell you why! It's all about what Bob Buford calls, "The selfishness of altruism," in his book called "Halftime."
#1. Nobody ever succeeds alone. Everyone needs someone else. No one is an island, and no one has ever succeeded without support from others. If someone tells you that, it's a lie! Don't believe it. We all need someone to help us at one time or another.
#2. I am a firm believer in the idea that thoughts are things. What you put in your mind will usually come to pass. The reason is simple. Obsess about anything long enough,and you will usually end up acting on it. Just ask any serial killer! LOL!
It is the old,garbage in garbage out theory. But it also works this way: Good things in, good things come out! People are drawn to positive people. They look up to them.
Do you want to be a leader in your field? Start adding less garbage, and more positive fuel. Read success books, learn about the accomplishments, of others, and how they did it. Practice it in your daily life and you will see results!
#3. Start to build a network of mutual support. This can make or break you in most businesses. Referral by word of mouth is invaluable. You want to build a good reputation in any business. Go the extra mile, it won't kill you, and your business will gain loyal customers who are also friends!
Caring about others, and supporting them in their endeavors, is never a losing proposition. You will always get it back with interest. If not directly from that person, then from another.
You may receive invaluable help in totally unexpected ways. Here's an example from my life:
When I was started out learning about glass, I lived in Mexico. I needed a teacher, so I asked all the glass artists down here to teach me. "No, I won't sell in Mexico, so I will never compete with you. I am an American, and can't even work in Mexico," I would assure them. Still, no one wanted to teach me.
Finally one glass blower liked me, and he said, "Look, I will teach you for free." He had 25 years experience to my 6 months. What could I offer in return?
Well, we started trading information, and I started learning. It came about that I had learned information in the states that was not yet in Mexico. I had bought some oxgen concentrators so that I wouldn't use so much oxygen. He was spending lots of money on oxygen, which he could cut considerably using the concentrators. He couldn't buy them because he didn't have a credit card. So, I bought them for him.
Now, he is the ony one down here with oxygen concentrators! No one else knows about them. He always said to me "because I was the one that helped you, I won out!" I feel this is a universal truth. Don't be afraid to help others on their climb to success, they may drag you up there with them!
"We must be doing what we want the world to be."
--- Mohandas Gandhi
Author: Cindy Oliver
Copyright, 2005
Cindy is the owner of http://www.GlassAffinity.com She make handmade glass beads, and aromatherapy vessels. She lives in Mexico, and volunteered in ministry for three years. She helped start a Mexican Corporation for this ministry, which serves the Oaxacan Indians.She is now a stay at home mom, and has homeschooled her 9 year old son for the last 2 1/2 years. In her previous life she worked as an R.N. in Cardiology for 13 years.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Most people think that to be successful you need to climb up over everyone's dead bodies to reach that unscalable peak. All the while thinking, "It's lonely at the top but I'm the one that'll make it!" That old saying, "Only the tough survive," is a myth, and I'll tell you why! It's all about what Bob Buford calls, "The selfishness of altruism," in his book called "Halftime."
#1. Nobody ever succeeds alone. Everyone needs someone else. No one is an island, and no one has ever succeeded without support from others. If someone tells you that, it's a lie! Don't believe it. We all need someone to help us at one time or another.
#2. I am a firm believer in the idea that thoughts are things. What you put in your mind will usually come to pass. The reason is simple. Obsess about anything long enough,and you will usually end up acting on it. Just ask any serial killer! LOL!
It is the old,garbage in garbage out theory. But it also works this way: Good things in, good things come out! People are drawn to positive people. They look up to them.
Do you want to be a leader in your field? Start adding less garbage, and more positive fuel. Read success books, learn about the accomplishments, of others, and how they did it. Practice it in your daily life and you will see results!
#3. Start to build a network of mutual support. This can make or break you in most businesses. Referral by word of mouth is invaluable. You want to build a good reputation in any business. Go the extra mile, it won't kill you, and your business will gain loyal customers who are also friends!
Caring about others, and supporting them in their endeavors, is never a losing proposition. You will always get it back with interest. If not directly from that person, then from another.
You may receive invaluable help in totally unexpected ways. Here's an example from my life:
When I was started out learning about glass, I lived in Mexico. I needed a teacher, so I asked all the glass artists down here to teach me. "No, I won't sell in Mexico, so I will never compete with you. I am an American, and can't even work in Mexico," I would assure them. Still, no one wanted to teach me.
Finally one glass blower liked me, and he said, "Look, I will teach you for free." He had 25 years experience to my 6 months. What could I offer in return?
Well, we started trading information, and I started learning. It came about that I had learned information in the states that was not yet in Mexico. I had bought some oxgen concentrators so that I wouldn't use so much oxygen. He was spending lots of money on oxygen, which he could cut considerably using the concentrators. He couldn't buy them because he didn't have a credit card. So, I bought them for him.
Now, he is the ony one down here with oxygen concentrators! No one else knows about them. He always said to me "because I was the one that helped you, I won out!" I feel this is a universal truth. Don't be afraid to help others on their climb to success, they may drag you up there with them!
"We must be doing what we want the world to be."
--- Mohandas Gandhi
Author: Cindy Oliver
Copyright, 2005
Cindy is the owner of http://www.GlassAffinity.com She make handmade glass beads, and aromatherapy vessels. She lives in Mexico, and volunteered in ministry for three years. She helped start a Mexican Corporation for this ministry, which serves the Oaxacan Indians.She is now a stay at home mom, and has homeschooled her 9 year old son for the last 2 1/2 years. In her previous life she worked as an R.N. in Cardiology for 13 years.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Charting Your Course For Success
Alice came to a fork in the road. "Which road do I take?" she asked. "Where do you want to go?" responded the Cheshire cat. "I don't know," Alice answered. "Then," said the cat, "it doesn't matter." --- Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
The key to any successful journey begins in knowing where you want to go. The truth is that most of us plan our vacations better than our life journey. No wonder many of us fail in our reaching our dreams!
The difference between having just a daydream and making it a reality are your actions. Actions speak much louder than words. It has been your small daily steps that has led you to where you are. They will also determine your future.
So, let’s talk about getting there!
Start writing your life goals. How do you want your life to be? What would you like to be different? Think about different areas in your life such as:
1. Career - Eeducational skills you want to gain
2. Financial - Where do you want to be in 5 years? In 10?
3. Artistic - Any skills you want to learn or enhance?
4. Religious - Are your beliefs important to you? If so, do you want to change anything?
5. Personal - Lose weight, live healthier? Change certain habits?
6. Personal - Family goals, more time needed? Etc.?
7. Character- Any attitude behavior, emotional changes I want to make.
It may be helpful to make a timetable. Where do you want to be in 1 year? 5 years? in 10?
By writing it down, you have created a picture in your mind of exactly where you want to go, and who you want to be when you get there! It will become much easier for you to see which steps will lead you where you want to go, and which are merely distractions. This will definitely help you stay on course.
Now, go back to - This year I want to.... and start working on each step you will need to take. Break it down into monthly steps, and then into weekly ones.
When you get to weekly steps, write them into your list of things to do every day. You have just created your own stepping stones to success!
Review your progress weekly, and make course alterations as necessary. Remember all is not engraved in stone. You may find that you will need additional steps, or vary in a slightly different direction than you first thought. This is part of the excitement of the journey.
Some thoughts about writing goals:
1. Remember that you are human and you cannot have, or do everything. And especially not all at once! No one can be a perfect mother, business tycoon, and symphony artist at once! If you try to run in all directions you will fail in all. Even when breaking bad habits, it is extremely difficult to change everything in your life, so choose your priorities.
2. Make sure that your goals are not at odds with your values. For example, if you value freedom, and one of your goals involves working 16 hour days in an office, you will not be happy with your choice, even if you succeed at being CEO of the company. Take a good look at what you really want and choose appropriately.
3. Create small distinct, measurable steps that will help you achieve your goals. One example of this is: By this date I will...it can be take a class, talk to the small business administration, buying an instrument, etc. Just set a date for it. This way you will know that you have accomplished it! Write all your steps this way.
4. Don't set impossible timetables or you will become discouraged. By the same token don't make it so far away that you don't even start! Moderation in everything, but make it something that you can achieve and celebrate. Don't concentrate on only one final goal but enjoy your small victories. Life is made up of all the little things. Don't miss out on it!
5. Don't worry about the outcome. You can't control that. You can only control your actions, so concentrate doing the very best you can do.
Have fun, and good luck!
Author: Cindy Oliver
Copyright, 2005
Cindy is the owner of http://www.GlassAffinity.com She make handmade glass beads, and aromatherapy vessels. She lives in Mexico, and volunteered in ministry for three years. She helped start a Mexican Corporation for this ministry, which serves the Oaxacan Indians.She is now a stay at home mom, and has homeschooled her 9 year old son for the last 2 1/2 years. In her previous life she worked as an R.N. in Cardiology for 13 years.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
Alice came to a fork in the road. "Which road do I take?" she asked. "Where do you want to go?" responded the Cheshire cat. "I don't know," Alice answered. "Then," said the cat, "it doesn't matter." --- Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
The key to any successful journey begins in knowing where you want to go. The truth is that most of us plan our vacations better than our life journey. No wonder many of us fail in our reaching our dreams!
The difference between having just a daydream and making it a reality are your actions. Actions speak much louder than words. It has been your small daily steps that has led you to where you are. They will also determine your future.
So, let’s talk about getting there!
Start writing your life goals. How do you want your life to be? What would you like to be different? Think about different areas in your life such as:
1. Career - Eeducational skills you want to gain
2. Financial - Where do you want to be in 5 years? In 10?
3. Artistic - Any skills you want to learn or enhance?
4. Religious - Are your beliefs important to you? If so, do you want to change anything?
5. Personal - Lose weight, live healthier? Change certain habits?
6. Personal - Family goals, more time needed? Etc.?
7. Character- Any attitude behavior, emotional changes I want to make.
It may be helpful to make a timetable. Where do you want to be in 1 year? 5 years? in 10?
By writing it down, you have created a picture in your mind of exactly where you want to go, and who you want to be when you get there! It will become much easier for you to see which steps will lead you where you want to go, and which are merely distractions. This will definitely help you stay on course.
Now, go back to - This year I want to.... and start working on each step you will need to take. Break it down into monthly steps, and then into weekly ones.
When you get to weekly steps, write them into your list of things to do every day. You have just created your own stepping stones to success!
Review your progress weekly, and make course alterations as necessary. Remember all is not engraved in stone. You may find that you will need additional steps, or vary in a slightly different direction than you first thought. This is part of the excitement of the journey.
Some thoughts about writing goals:
1. Remember that you are human and you cannot have, or do everything. And especially not all at once! No one can be a perfect mother, business tycoon, and symphony artist at once! If you try to run in all directions you will fail in all. Even when breaking bad habits, it is extremely difficult to change everything in your life, so choose your priorities.
2. Make sure that your goals are not at odds with your values. For example, if you value freedom, and one of your goals involves working 16 hour days in an office, you will not be happy with your choice, even if you succeed at being CEO of the company. Take a good look at what you really want and choose appropriately.
3. Create small distinct, measurable steps that will help you achieve your goals. One example of this is: By this date I will...it can be take a class, talk to the small business administration, buying an instrument, etc. Just set a date for it. This way you will know that you have accomplished it! Write all your steps this way.
4. Don't set impossible timetables or you will become discouraged. By the same token don't make it so far away that you don't even start! Moderation in everything, but make it something that you can achieve and celebrate. Don't concentrate on only one final goal but enjoy your small victories. Life is made up of all the little things. Don't miss out on it!
5. Don't worry about the outcome. You can't control that. You can only control your actions, so concentrate doing the very best you can do.
Have fun, and good luck!
Author: Cindy Oliver
Copyright, 2005
Cindy is the owner of http://www.GlassAffinity.com She make handmade glass beads, and aromatherapy vessels. She lives in Mexico, and volunteered in ministry for three years. She helped start a Mexican Corporation for this ministry, which serves the Oaxacan Indians.She is now a stay at home mom, and has homeschooled her 9 year old son for the last 2 1/2 years. In her previous life she worked as an R.N. in Cardiology for 13 years.
"Assisting People To Success - One Heart At A Time!" (SM)
Lou Everett, Sr., NWMC
NOTE: If you would like a FREE coaching session, please send me an e-mail at: LouEverettSr@yahoo.com, with the word "Coaching" in the Subject, and your full name and phone number in the Body. Thanks!
Copyright 2005 by Lou Everett, Sr. All Rights Reserved
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